Average monthly salary in ICT sector increases in Azerbaijan

In the period from January to August 2024, the average salary in the ICT sector (information and communication technology) was 1,688 manat, Azernews reports, citing the State Statistics Committee.

This represents an increase of 176.8 manat (11.7%) compared to the same period last year.

In this sector, the average monthly salary in the public sector rose by 199.2 manat (15.5%) to 1,483.6 manat, while in the private sector it increased by 150.8 manat (8.9%) to 1,836.8 manat.

Overall, alongside the ICT sector, the average monthly nominal salary in mining, finance and insurance activities, professional, scientific, and technical activities, as well as transportation and warehousing, has exceeded the national average.